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Combating Natural Calamities

General N C Vij, Vice Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is a highly acclaimed military strategist and recipient of several awards for his exemplary service towards the nation. Bold and imaginative, his vast hands-on experience in disaster management has catapulted the five year old Authority to new heights. Speaking to the editor, General Vij, outlined the roadmap prepared to combat disasters, especially in the wake of the new experiences gathered from the successful mana......

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Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India

Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...

By: Shailesh Nayak

COASTAL RESEARCH

Perspectives on Coastal Research

The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...

By: Uma Sankar Panda, Tune Usha and M V Ramana Murthy

COASTAL RESEARCH

Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions

The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...

By: S K Raju Alluri, V Ramanathan, R S Kankara and M V Ramana Murthy

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Changing Ocean Atmosphere Interface

Dr. Shailesh Nayak’s calm aura, ease and lucidity spoke of an authority that complemented his tall frame. Self effacing about being the pioneering scientist in shaping the recent Tsunami Warning Syste...

By: Dr Shailesh Nayak

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Combating Natural Calamities

By: General N C Vij

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Ornamental Fish Breeding-a Livelihood Initiative

Shri G Mohan Kumar, Chairman, The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), in conversation with the editor, affably offered insights on issues of sustainable livelihood and outlined mechanisms to increase the export potential of breeding exotic and ornamental fish. He spoke in detail about a new initiative launched by MPEDA to promote ornamental fish farming as a livelihood opportunit...

By: G Mohan Kumar

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Dangerous Foods

Prof Jeffrey M Smith, Institute for Responsible Technology, USA, has authored an internationally renowned book, ‘Genetic Roulette - The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods’, which illustrates how the world’s most powerful biotech companies mislead critics and put the health of societies at risk.

By: Nitin Jugran Bahuguna

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